Destructive Moscow Wilton Wrecks Kill Brakeman Donahue
A fog shrouded collision near Moscow Iowa injures scores and kills head brakeman Jack Donahue of Rock Island. A second crash between a wrecking train and the fast mail at Wilton Davenport follows, wounding many more including fireman John Neiswanger in critical condition. Transport crews rush to the scene as surgeons gather at Davenport and Wilton for emergency aid.
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Moscow
Iowa
Wilton Junction
Davenport
Jack Donahue
Rock Island
Frank Dunenan
al. Hibbard
Hibbard
Wilton
Molfhe
John Neiswander
Chas. Daves
Bard
Marshall Miller
John Neiswanger
Hunt
Conductor Roberts
Tom Hickey
William McIntyre
George Brown
Frank Anken
Mike Hickey
Patrick Dutle
Carl Holton
Charles Backe
James Fitzgerald
James Halney
Frank Mousley
J. Bell
Mose Cow
Mousley
Terrile
Mousles
Wireman Bell
Davis
Charlie Davis
Neiswanger
T. C. Scott
Kistenmacher
C. M. Robertson
Leith
Rock Island wrecks claim one fatality and injuries linger
Fireman John Nieswanger of Davy enport remained in critical condition after two Rock Island wrecks near Moscow and Walton, Iowa. The only confirmed death so far is brakeman John Donahue of Rock Island from the first collision, with Engineer Al Hib recording earlier injuries.
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John Nieswanger
Davyenport
Rock Island
Walton
Iowa
John Donahue
Donahue
Inquest Finds No Blame in Dott Donahue Death
Walton inquest into Dott Donahue Rock Island brake incident at Moscow Wilton clear of blame. Report says death resulted from a torpedo device placed on track by fog hindering engineer warning. explosion not heard and board malfunction cited.
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Vmoscow
al Hibbard
Rock Island
Frank Duncan
Duncan
Moscow
Wilton
Mr. Duncar
Hibbard
Walton An
John Donahue
Marshall Miller
Davenport
Ot Meres Hospital
Walton
Dott
Donahue
Maseaw
Etersal
Deputy Sheriff Sues Rock Island Argus Over Campaign Allegations
Deputy Sheriff W J Ransom files in circuit court a 10000 damage suit against Minnie E Potter H P Simpson J M Colligan and J J LaVelle proprietors of the Rock Island Argus. The action centers on Argus campaign coverage and a claim Ransom helped Wesley Reddig vote.
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W. J. Ransom
Minnie E Potter
H. P. Simpson
J. M. Colligan
J. J. LaVelle
Rock Island Argus
The
Argus
Ransom
Wesley Reddig
Alderman Wheelan
Reddig
Doctor offers free consultation for nervous debility cures
Weak men suffering nervous debility and exhausted vigor are promised new hope by Dr. Greene of Chicago. He offers free mail consultation and a personalized letter explaining symptoms and proposed cures after reviewing the complaint. Address: 144 State Street.
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Greene
State Street
Chicago
Moline Business Men's Association Elects Officers
The newly elected board of directors of the Moline Business Men's Association met at the Windsor hotel to organize. Officers chosen: President C. F. Dewend, Vice President Wm Butterworth, Secretary F A Pierr, Treasurer Henry Lohrbeck, Auditor Fred Sundeen. A soliciting committee to recruit new members was named: William C Rank, W A Jones, C E Kneeberg, John Day, E Helmbeck, H R Albrecht, A G Carlson and W J Hatrikin.
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Business Association
Dipatch
Moline Business Men's Association
Windsor Hotel
C. F. Dewend
Wm. Butterworth
F. A. Pierr
Henry Lohrbeck
Fred Sundeen
William c. Charles Rank
W. A. Jones
C. E. Kneeberg
John Day
E. Helmbeck
H. R. Albrecht
A. G. Carlson
WY. J. Hatrikin
You Should Know Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim
A vintage ad proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and converts it to vigor, claiming relief from salt rheum dyspepsia catarrh rheumatism nervousness and other ailments tied to impurity. The copy urges sufferers to try the remedy to cleanse the blood and restore health.
Rock Island Welcomes Baby Boy Saturday
A couple on Fifth Street Rock Island Wel conjed welcomed a baby boy Saturday.
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Fifth Street
Rock ‘Taland
Port Byron Dentist Stricken by Initiation Paralysis Fears
Dr William C Sensibaugh of Port Byron suffers progressive paralysis after a lodge initiation. Doctors warn of lasting impairment and possible lifelong disability. The Fraternal Tribunes lodge allegedly gave no aid, while the Knights of Pythias in Mt Pleasant Iowa support him. Dr Sensibaugh studied dentistry at Iowa State University and had just begun practicing before the illness.
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Port Byron
Wm. C. Sensibaugh
Arp
Skinner
Sensibaugh
J. H. Howard
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Prank M. Metzgar
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Metzgar
Town City
Chicago
Metzgar Anys
Fraternal Tribunes
Joe
Moline
K. P
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Marine Masterson Arrested For Forged Check and Impersonation
Chas Masterson, a marine on the U S 8 Lancaster during the war, is jailed in Davenport for passing a 23.43 forged check on Mine Host Myers at Farmers hotel and for impersonating a U S marshal. He threatened Fred Wandt, who aided Myers, and officers found additional signed checks and a pen and blotter on Masterson.
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Chas, Masterson
U. S
Lancaster
Davenport
Myers
Farmers’ Hotel
United States
Fred Wandt
Davenport Turner Hall
New York
Wandt
Masterson
C. J. Garey
H. H. Boltes
County 0 East Union Sees Wide Christian Endeavor Attendance
Ten societies from across the county attended the Christian Endeavor union meeting at the Congregational church. President Folsom of Rock Island opened the session at 2 40 p m with devotions by Miss Cavanaugh of Milan. Reports by committee members highlighted growth and one new society from Rock Island's A M E church. Talks by soldiers from the Fifth regiment and Lt Hunt of the navy focused on Christian work in the army. The program included recitations and songs, with June’s meeting slated for Central Presbyterian church in Rock Island.
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Christian Endeavor Union
Congregational Church
Folsom
Rock Island
Cavanaugh
Milan
H. H. Robb
South Rock Island
Blanche Bromley
Ida Nelson
McLaughlin
Graham
Bowen
Sifth Regiment
Hunt
Navy
Redard
Prof
Philbrook
the Holy City
Central Presbyterian Church of
Officers Elected as Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Illinois Cuts Salaries
The Grand Lodge of Illinois Independent Order of Odd Fellows completed officer elections in Springfield with Melvin P. Berry named Grand Master and James R. Miller Grand Secretary. A one third salary cut for these posts was approved, setting the Grand Master at 666.66 dollars and the Grand Secretary at 2900 dollars. A mileage and per diem reduction was also approved. The Rebekah state assembly adjourned, voting 500 dollars to be split between orphans and old folks homes and 150 dollars for visiting expenses. Davenport butchers threaten a boycott of Emerson & Co. meat suppliers, prompting a price war with the Fair Store manager defending price competition.
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Grand Lodge of
Ilinois
Independent Order
Odd Fellows
Prand Lodge
Springfield
Melvin P. Berry
Carthage
L. J. Mel Kinley
Ottawa
J. J. Kewley
Chicago
Gramd
James R. Miller
Thomas J. Neadles
Nash
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Cicero J
Rebekah State Assembly
Rebekahs
Hoffman Family Takes Possession of New Home on Sixteenth Street
Ilenry Hoffman and his family have taken possession of their fine new home on Sixteenth Street. The move marks a milestone for the Hoffman family as they settle into the modern residence in the city.
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Ilenry Hoffman
Sixteenth Street
Mayor's veto sparks outcry over Stewartville saloon push
In a sharp editorial, the Evening Dispatch declares the mayor abused his veto of the prohibition district ordinance to punish Stewartville for joining the city. It accuses him of seeking a saloon for personal or political reasons while claiming illegality, noting widespread opposition from residents, temperance advocates, and saloonkeepers apart from a few supporters including the Rock Island Brewing Co.
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Tusday
Evening Dispatch
Stewartville
Swensson
Stewartsidle
Wagner
Rock Island Brewing Co
La Fayette Memorial fund drive reported by McKinley
The La Fayette Memorial commission asks postmasters and school officials to send with all haste the funds held for the Paris monument. Congress may appropriate about 50 000 to 60 000 dollars for a pedestal funded by LaFayette souvenir half dollars. The Moline school sent 54.20 dollars, receipted by Treasurer Dawes.
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la Fayette Memorial
McKinley
United States
Paris
la Fayette
Chas. G. Dawes
Washington
Congress
LaFayette
Moline
Cox
Dawes
Important Difference Stressed for Illness Believers
A health note explains that many think themselves ill but are merely constipated by a faulty system. It promotes comfort via a positive cure using Syrup of Figs, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by all druggists.
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California Fia Syrup Co
Catifoxnra Fia Syrur Co
Fia Sixur Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Vestibule cars debut on Third Avenue and Blue lines
A pair of vestibule cars, Nos. 27 and 35, appeared on this side of the river Saturday. One is assigned to the Third Avenue line and one to the Blue line, with plans to reinforce both routes as quickly as the company can produce more units.
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Third Avenue
Illinois Revenue Law changes assessed value system
New Illinois revenue law requires taxpayers to list property at cash value and divides the value by five for assessment. The county treasurer supervises assessments with a new board of review replacing township boards. Assessments begin April 1, real estate every four years, personal property at cash value, penalties for noncompliance. Public notices, publication deadlines, and deputy appointments outlined.
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Board of Supervisors
Neressimchia
Township Board of Review
Equalization Committee
Board of Review
Port Byron Globe
P. F. Cox
Aoe Lyford
Lyford
Moline Wagon Co
Illinois
Moline
Cox
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First Congregational Church
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